Managing Director
Managing Director
Location: Flexible, with regular travel across key regions (Northampton, Tewkesbury, Basildon, London/Southeast, Midlands, Milton Keynes to Cambridge). Minimum three days per month in Coventry.
Salary: Competitive (plus bonus & benefits)Contract: Permanent - 40 hours a week
About the role
As Managing Director, you will have full ownership of our Commercial Landscaping business area, spearheading its strategic growth, financial success, and operational excellence. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive business expansion, optimise financial performance, and streamline operations across multiple sites.You will play a pivotal role in securing and delivering high-value landscaping projects, cultivating strong client relationships, and implementing a cohesive strategy to accelerate growth and profitability. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and are passionate about shaping the future of commercial landscaping, this is your opportunity to lead at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and grow the Commercial Landscaping (Creation) business, driving strategy, financial performance, and operational success.
- Managing & driving sales - with responsibility for the sales function within the House Build space.
- Develop and execute business plans that ensure efficiency, profitability, and market expansion.
- Manage financial performance, including but not limited to P&L, contracts, stock, and staffing.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to secure long-term success.
- Demonstrable experience understanding the processes & project life cycles to work from cradle to grave with a customer. This means from the generation of quote/estimate/tender to delivering the project.
- You must be a proven leader in commercial landscaping, with NEC and JCT contract experience.
- Strong financial expertise, including P&L management, contract negotiation, and CVR, with a demonstrable ability to forecast, conducting individual job costing & an ability to understand projects from a quoting perspective all the way through to delivery on the ground.
- Track record of success, winning and delivering large-scale projects from inception to completion.
- Strong experience in leadership, delegating responsibilities and supervising the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
- Strategic thinker with experience preparing and presenting business plans to senior stakeholders.
Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer- Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
- Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
- Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
- Role-specific benefits: Car allowance and performance-based bonus
- Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
- Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
- Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
- Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
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